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Sep 1
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Jan 3 Celebrating Our Arizona
Prescott – Mountain Artists Guild & Gallery
. Sep 12
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Jan 22 Dave Rogers Big Bugs Exhibit
Phoenix – Desert Botanical Garden
Features 10 over-sized insect sculptures using various combinations of whole trees, cut green saplings, selectively harvested from the willow family, dry branches and other forest materials, included with paid Garden admission, 9:30 am – 5 pm, 480-941-1225 or http://www.dbg.org

. Oct 1
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Aug 5 Grand Archaeology: Excavation and Discovery along the Colorado River
Flagstaff – Museum of Northern Arizona
A new exhibit includes 24 large prehistoric artifacts, including pots, metates, bowls, jars, and stone tools, plus numerous small projectile points, beads, pendants, gaming pieces, and other artifacts from the excavation sites at the Canyon floor and along the Colorado River corridor. $4-7, 9 am – 5pm, 928-774-5213 or http://musnaz.org

. Oct 10
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Apr 29 Butterfly Magic
Tucson – Tucson Botanical Garden
Be transported on a global quest for the most beautiful, exotic and rare butterflies of the world, hundreds of live, tropical butterflies in this intimate exhibit, $6.50-12, 9:30 am – 3 pm, http://www.tucsonbotanical.org/

. Oct 22
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Jan 15 Who Shot Rock & Roll: A Photographic History 1955 to the Present
Tucson
Tucson Museum of Art, exhibition, 520-624-2333 or http://www.TucsonMuseumofArt.org

. Nov 1
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Jan 31 AZest for the West: Celebrating the Centennial
Phoenix – Burton Barr Central Library
A series of events exploring Arizona’s 100-year history, features “Opening the Floodgates: Roosevelt Dam and the Development of the Salt River Valley,” an exhibit documents and photographs from Burton Barr Central Library’s Arizona Room, 602-262-4636 or http://phoenixpubliclibrary.org

. Nov 11
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Jan 7 Polar Express
Williams – Grand Canyon Railway
During a one-hour evening train journey, guests enjoy treats and a reading of the classic Christmas story on the way to the North Pole, Santa boards the train at the North Pole and presents young passengers with bells representing the spirit of Christmas, sing carols on the return, $15-30, 5:30 & 7:30 pm, some Saturday matinees at 3:30 pm, 888-848-3511or http://www.thetrain.com

. Nov 12
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Feb 19 “Trappings”
Prescott – Phippen Museum
Features Western art, crafts and artifacts from more than 80 artisans across 14 state, preview and reception on 11/11, http://phippenartmuseum.org

. Nov 12
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Mar 4 Iconic Arizona: Celebrating the Arizona Centennial with Photographs from the Center for Creative Photography
Phoenix – Phoenix Art Museum
Iconic Arizona: Celebrating the Arizona Centennial with Photographs from the Center for Creative Photography – Phoenix Art Museum, (1625 N. Central, 85004), take a visual tour of Arizona’s famous places and iconic symbols from the Grand Canyon to the Hoover Dam, the majestic saguaro to San Xavier del Bac, commemorating the 100th year of Arizona statehood by drawing examples from one of the state’s treasures, $4-12, 602-257-1880 or http://phxart.org

. Nov 12
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Jun 3 Arizona Valentine
Phoenix – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Showcasing artwork from Arizona artists depicting their love of the state through their art. The artwork will have different formats, but each depicting a unique aspect of the 100-year-old state, 602-273-2006 or http://www.phoenix.gov

. Nov 13
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Dec 24 Lyle the Crocodile
Tempe – Tempe Center for the Arts
The Primms move into a new apartment and find a crocodile asleep in the bathtub! although things are crazy at first, Lyle soon wins them over with his saxophone-playing, juggling, dancing ways, bringing joy to everyone even the neighbors, Ms. Nitpicker and Mr. Grumps, can’t resist his charms, music-filled, tap-dancing treat, $15-25, 1 & 4 pm, 480-350-2822 or http://childsplayaz.org

. Nov 17
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Dec 25 A Christmas Carol
Mesa – Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre

Musical version, $46-49, $22 show only, 480-325-6700 or http://BroadwayPalmWest.com

. Nov 17
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Dec 25 A Christmas Carol
Mesa – Broadway Palm Dinner Theater
Based on the Charles Dickens story, this production is the Broadway version of the classic Christmas tale, grumbly old Ebenezer Scrooge gets a visit on Christmas Eve from three spirits hoping to change his outlook on life, $22-49, 480-325-6700 or http://www.broadwaypalmwest.com/

. Nov 19
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Sep 3 Native American Bolo Ties: Vintage and Contemporary
Phoenix – Heard Museum
. Nov 19
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Jan 1 2011 Arizona Celebration of Lights
Phoenix
A one-mile, drive-through festival featuring more than 7,000,000 lights, and Santa’s village, $15-20 per vehicle, Su-Th 6-9 pm, Fri-Sat 6-10 pm, http://www.ArizonaCelebrationofLights.com

. Nov 24
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Dec 30 Valley of Lights
Prescott Valley – Fain Park
Drive through thousands of lighted & animated displays, 6-10 pm, 928-772-8857 or www.pvchamber.org

. Nov 24
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Jan 9 20th Annual ZooLights
Phoenix – Phoenix Zoo

More than 3.5 million lights in 600 lighted sculptures unique to the Phoenix Zoo, live animals are not on exhibit, $7-13, 6-10 pm, 602-273-1341 or http://www.phoenixzoo.org

. Nov 25
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Dec 29 Miracle on 34th Street
Peoria – Arizona Broadway Theatre
Meredith Willson, the classic story of an elderly gentleman (hired to play Santa Claus at Macy’s) who claims that he really is Santa Claus!, a wave of love spreads throughout New York City and convinces a divorced, cynical single mother and her somber daughter that there really is a Santa Claus, 623-776-8400 or http://www.azbroadway.org

. Nov 25
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Jan 1 17th Annual Festival of Lights
Lake Havasu City – English Village and London Bridge
More than one million lights on display, free, 6-10 pm, 928-855-0888 or 800-2HAVASU or www.golakehavasu.com

. Nov 25
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Dec 23 Holiday Gifts & Art Market
Oracle – West American Ave. Square

Annual holiday show and sale of original works exclusively by Oracle artists and artisans, variety of classic and contemporary works, includes sculpture, clay, paintings, fine art photographs, journaling books, handcrafted jewelry, art cards, Thursdays-Sundays from 11 am – 5 pm, 520-896-2464

. Nov 25
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Jan 2 Show Low Shines
Show Low

An extrava­ganza of holiday lights and decorations that lights up the City, Christmas tree Lighting Ceremony at Show Low City Library on 12/3 at 5:30 pm, Electric Light Parade immediately following at 6:30 pm along the Deuce of Clubs, Santa at Gingerbread Lane at Show Low Bluff on 12/9, http://business.showlowchamber.com/Events/details/show-low-shines

. Nov 26
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Jan 1 16th Annual Festival of Lights
Ahwatukee Foothills
The light display boasts more than one million white lights artistically displayed amongst desert landscape as well as a variety of community events from charity golf tournaments, microbrew and wine tasting festivals, kick-off events and hayrides on 11/27, http://www.folaz.org

. Nov 28
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Jan 28 Art Quilts XVI
Chandler – Chandler Center for the Arts
An annual, international juried exhibition of art quilts from established and emerging artists, free, 480-917-6859 or http://www.chandlercenter.org

. Dec 1
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Dec 30 34th Annual Las Noches de las Luminarias
Phoenix – Desert Botanical Gardens
Thousands of hand-lit luminarias line the garden pathways, musical entertainment each night, additional buffet dinner is available, $, 5:30 pm, pre-register, 480-481-8188 or 480-481-8188 or http://www.dbg.org

. Dec 2
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Dec 23 Zoo Lights
Tucson – Reid Park Zoo
Twinkling lights and jingle bells, Santa Claus, and falling snow, light displays, animal-themed light sculptures, live animals will be off exhibit, $2-4, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, 6-8 pm, 520-791-4022 or http://www.tucsonzoo.org

. Dec 2
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Dec 23 Holiday Skies Program
Flagstaff – Lowell Observatory
Evening presentation discusses the mythology and science of the winter sky, including a discussion of the Star of Bethlehem, telescope viewing and other multimedia indoor programs will also be available, $, various dates, 7 pm, 928-233-3210 or http://www.lowell.edu

. Dec 2
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Dec 23 A Winnie the Pooh Christmas Tail
Phoenix – Valley Youth Theatre
Family holiday favorite and now a Valley tradition, Pooh, Piglet and the whole gang from the Hundred-Acre Wood help Eeyore learn about friendship and the spirit of giving, 602-253-8188 or http://vyt.com

. Dec 9
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Dec 30 Holiday Lights 2011
Scottsdale – McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
50,000+ lights & seasonal displays decorate the train route, $2, 6:30-9 pm, Santa through the 23rd, closed 12/24-25, 480-312-2312 or http://therailroadpark.com/

. Dec 10
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Dec 25 Winterhaven Festival of Lights
Tucson
Entrances into the neighborhood during the Festival are off Ft Lowell and Prince), walk-through nights every night, drive-through on select dates, donations for Tucson Community Food Bank, 520-881-4483 or http://www.winterhavenfestival.org

. Dec 13
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Dec 23 Sister’s Christmas Catechism: The Mystery of the Magi’s Gold
Scottsdale – Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Starring actress Patti Hannon, $29-39, 480-994-2787 or http://www.ScottsdalePerformingArts.org

. Dec 16
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Dec 23 Christmas Village
Yuma – Yuma Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park

Magical village thousands of lights, walk-in-sized playhouses featuring a trip back in time to experience Christmas traditions in 1912, the year Arizona became a state, entertainment, sledding venue, 928-783-0071 or 800-293-0071 or http://www.visityuma.com
. Dec 17
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Dec 23 A Christmas Story
Surprise – Ghostlight Theatre
All Ralphie wants for Christmas is an official Red Ryder, carbine action, two-hundred shot range model air rifle with a compass in the stock, and this thing which tells time, but with everyone seemingly against him, including Santa Claus, will his Christmas wish ever come true?, 7 & 2 pm, 623-252-5127

. Dec 18
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Apr 29 Frank Lloyd Wright: Organic Architecture for the 21st Century
Phoenix – Phoenix Art Museum
Surveys more than 150 works, including drawings, 33 of which have never been exhibited publicly – scale models, furniture and photography as well as video footage, reflects on Wright’s impact during his lifetime and his significance today, on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of Taliesin West, $4-12, 602-257-1880 or http://phxart.org

. Dec 22
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Dec 30 Annie
Gilbert – Higley Center for the Performing Arts
A partnership between Copperstar Repertory Co. and the HCPA, one of the world’s best-loved musicals where the popular comic strip heroine takes center stage, $15-24, 7:30 pm, 480-279-7190 or http://www.higleyarts.org

. Dec 22
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Dec 24 The Nutcracker
Tucson – Tucson Music Hall
Tucson’s own full-length holiday classic, presented with live music by the Ballet Tucson Orchestra, $25-54, 7:30 & 3 pm, 800-745-3000 or http://www.ballettucson.org

. Dec 22
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Dec 24 Luminaria Lighting
Fountain Hills
Along the Main Streets, creates the illusion of an old Spanish village, free, 6 pm, 480-837-1654 or http:// www.fountainhillschamber.com

. Dec 23 Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band
Phoenix – US Airways Center

Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band – US Airways Center, $45-99, 8 pm, http://www.livenation.com

BOB SEGER & THE SILVER BULLET BAND

FINAL DATES OF 2011 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR ANNOUNCED

Friday, December 23rd

US Airways Center

Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band are rounding out the second leg of their hugely successful 2011 North American Tour with a series of dates on the west coast including Los Angeles, Oakland, and Phoenix, and topping it all off with a special New Year’s show in Las Vegas. Seger originally conceived his 2011 Tour as a short spring run of 18-20 dates. Due to the overwhelming response from fans, Seger nearly tripled the number of shows. The tour comes to Phoenix for Seger’s first appearance in over four years on Friday, December 23 at US Airways Center. The show is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m.

On September 13, Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band made digital history of their own by offering fans a Free 6-Track Bonus EP on iTunes to celebrate the release of their digitally remastered multi-platinum Nine Tonight and Live Bullet concert albums. During the one week promotion, Seger gave his fans 1,698,000 free downloaded tracks. The two live double albums debuted in the Top 10 on Billboard’s Top 200 Catalog Chart at #4 and #7, respectively.

Seger & his Silver Bullet Band’s live performances led to record sales in excess of 51 million including 11 platinum and seven multi-platinum RIAA-certified album awards. Seger holds the distinction in 2010 for the #1 Catalog Album of the Decade for his Greatest Hits, which has sold over nine million copies (U.S.A.) to date, posting an unbroken 17-year streak on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums and Catalog Albums charts.

Tickets priced at $45.00, $69.75 and $99.00 will be available at livenation.com, dannyzeliskopresents.com, the US Airways Center box office and Ticketmaster. To charge by phone call (800) 745-3000. All dates, acts, and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes, and service and handling charges. For more show information go to www.livenation.com.

. Dec 24 Annual Christmas Eve Community Luminaria Lighting
Springerville – Main Streets
Annual Christmas Eve Community Luminaria Lighting – Main Streets, http://www.springerville-eagarchamber.com

. Dec 24
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Jan 1 Holiday Boogie 2011
Eloy – Skydive Arizona

An epic adventure filled with VFS sequentials, airspeed formation loads, speed star competitions, parties, DJ’s, bands, a giant beer truck , records, fun jumps, seminars, 520-466-3753 or http://www.skydiveaz.com

. Dec 26
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Dec 31 Winter Holiday Celebration
Flagstaff – Lowell Observatory
Features numerous telescopes set up for viewing throughout the Lowell campus, also indoor programs and special tours during the day, 5:30-9:30 pm, 928-233-3210 or http://www.lowell.edu

. Dec 26
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Dec 31 Holidays at the Heard Museum
Phoenix – Heard Museum
Artist demonstrations, music, dance performances including Navajo and Hopi dancers, book signings and hands-on activities, frybread, $5-12, 9:30 am – 4 pm, 602-252-8848 or http://www.heard.org

. Dec 27
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Jan 1 USTA National Winter Tennis Championships
Tucson – Reffkin Tennis Center
Top-rated 12- and under-14-year-old tennis players compete in major, annual United States Tennis Association (USTA) sanctioned event, 520-791-4896 or http://www.reffkintenniscenter.com/

. Dec 28
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Jan 1 64th Annual Arizona National Livestock Show
Phoenix – Arizona State Fairgrounds
Livestock shows and sales, Cowboy Classics Western Art & Gear show, working horse competition, chuck wagon cook-off, tractor pull, ranch rodeo, Farm Experience interactive area for children, $10 parking & admission per car, 602-258-8568 or http://www.anls.org

. Dec 28
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Dec 31 Stomp
Tempe – ASU Gammage
Explosive, provocative, sophisticated, sexy, utterly unique and appeals to audiences of all ages, the eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms, part of the Progressive Broadway Across America series, 480-965-3434 or http://asugammage.com

. Dec 29
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Jan 15 Daddy Longlegs
Phoenix – Herberger Theater Center
Told through a series of letters between a young orphan girl and her mysterious benefactor, this award-winning musical love story has been lauded for its innocence, its sheer beauty, and its depth of emotion, not to mention its magnificent musical score, music and lyrics by Paul Gordon, $37-74, 7:30, 8 & 2 pm, 602-256-6995 or http://www.arizonatheatre.org

. Dec 29 14th Annual Fiesta Bowl ArtWalk – “ArtWalk the Line”
Scottsdale – Scottsdale Arts District
An artistic preface to the big game, free opening receptions, demonstrations, live music, sponsored by Scottsdale Gallery Association, free, 7-9 pm, 480-990-3939 or http://www.scottsdalegalleries.com

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If I were to look at my life in decades with each one being a chapter I would have six, each unique with it’s own story.  But there is a common thread running through the various chapters of my life and that is making the best of my relationship with my family, my friends and my God.

I have been blest to have a varity of settings for my story from around the world and have experienced many cultures and personalities and lifestyles.  Other peoples stories have impacted my own and in a sense have fine tuned me.

I recently found that as I wrote the thoughts and meaning of my story down I could gain more insight.  This was accomplished with the ideas given by Kim Ades and her Frame of Mind coaching using journaling.  By journaling our thoughts and feelings we are sharing our story with ourselves and perhaps then better able to share our authentic self with others.  I would like to read Don Miller’s book.  This blog may be a means of acquiring a copy…..

I attended the one at the Cinemark 16 in Mesa Arizona where Wells Fargo provided lunch from Quiznos and 2 hours of beneficial information.

The program provided video feed interviews with Jeremy Conaway (RECON Intelligence Service), Mary Coffin (WFHM Executive Vice President, Servicing), Brad Blackwell (WFHM Executive Vice President, Retail National Sales Manager) and featured Brain Buffini (National coach and trainer for real estate professionals).

In discussing the current state of the real estate market one was made to feel that Wells Fargo wanted the attending real estate agents to be aware that were are in a new market with new opportunities to serve qualified home Buyers.  Wells Fargo staff were present both before and after the video presentation to explain the loan programs they have to help improve the dark cloudy real estate market we are currently experiencing and help us to a brighter day by understanding there are new opportunities in today’s market.

Mary Coffin strongly asserted that Wells Fargo does not want to, nor is encouraged to foreclose on home owners.  She also stated they are not holding property back.  That the bank would be held accountable to their investors if they did and the market was to continue to decline.  She explained the “Shadow Inventory” are those homes from the homeowners that are in default or not qualifying for loan modifications – these would be the properties that could become short sales or possibly REO’s.

Brian Buffini’s remarks were filled with optimism and encouraging advice for Realtors as he discussed the perfect opportunity storm:

1.  First time homebuyers will comprise 47% of the home Buyers this year – over 50% up this year.

2.  He explained why he believed that fewer new developments over the past few years would contribute to a housing shortage in the next 18 months.

3.  The Baby Boomer’s children are the Echo Boomers and there are 80 million who in the near future will become prospective home buyers.

4.   Brian stressed the importance for Realtors of being courageous, committed  and  strong.  He  emphasized maintaining contact with past clients and how important it is to be disciplined and have systems in place for building a data base.  Realtors must be Proactive in staying in touch with past clients as they are our best source for referrals and new business.

The event was well prepared and well attended and it was evident to all who came that Wells Fargo wants to be recognized as a serious contributor to lending solutions to assist in helping current and future home owners.

Real Estate Statistics for Tempe, AZ.

Market statistics relevant to Tempe Arizona. Have we hit the bottom?  What trends are there and what is the forecasted in the near future.

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Tempe is the most densely-populated city in the state and serves as a crossroads for the area’s largest communities.

There were 63,602 households out of which 24.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.4% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 47.1% were non-families. 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the city the population was spread out with 19.8% under the age of 18, 21.3% from 18 to 24, 33.2% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 7.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females there were 106.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.1 males.

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Within Tempe are the Tempe Buttes. The Salt River runs west through the northern part of Tempe; part of the river is dammed in two places to create Tempe Town Lake.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the landlocked city has a total area of 40.2 square miles (104.1 km²). The city of Tempe is bordered by M

esa to the east, Scottsdale to the north, Phoenix and Guadalupe to the west, and Chandler to the south. 40.1 square miles (103.8 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km²) of it is water. The total area is 0.32% water including Tempe Town Lake.

Tempe is generally flat, except for Hayden Butte (generally known as A-Mountain for Arizona State University’s “A” logo located on its south face), located next to Sun Devil Stadium, Twin Buttes and Bell Butte on the western edge of Tempe, and Papago Park northwest of Tempe, inside Phoenix. Elevation ranges from 1,140 feet (350 m) at Tempe Town Lake to 1,495 feet (456 m) atop Hayden Butte.

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Originally built in 1931, Tempe Beach Park was completely renovated in 1999 as part of the construction of Town Lake. The park connects to the 5 miles (8.0 km) of paths for bicycling, jogging or in-line skating that circle Town Lake.

Tempe Town Lake Boating Facilities

Activities

The historic baseball field plays host to baseball and softball games, as well as carnival games. Patrons of the lake are able to rent paddle boats.

In 2002, the $1.3 million Splash Playground was opened in Tempe Beach Park. The 1-acre (4,000 m2) playground is both a way for kids to have fun in the water, and to learn about the water cycle. Only about two inches of water will pool in parts of the park. The water is kept flowing across the playground, where it is eventually collected, filtered, cleaned, and re-circulated in a state-of-the-art system.

The amphitheatre accommodates 5,000 people for concerts or outdoor trade shows.

Rio Salado Cruise Company operates its boat concession out of the beach park.

The Arizona State University Sailing Club, the Arizona Yacht Club and private boat owners sail out of the Tempe Town Lake Marina on the north bank of the lake.

Several rowing clubs practice and race on the lake, including Rio Salado Rowing Club, Arizona State University’s Rowing Club, Tempe Town Lake Rowing, and the lake’s premier junior rowing program, Tempe Junior Crew, as well as many private owners. All boat owners must have a license as well.

The Arizona Dragon Boat Association, the Gila Dragons Dragon Boat Team and several Outrigger Clubs all have their home on the lake.

Tempe Town Lake at sunset on the Fourth of July with crowd waiting for the annual fireworks display with the Mill Avenue Bridges in the background.

Events

Annual events at Tempe Beach Park include the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl New Year’s Eve Block Party, Circle K Tempe Music Festival, Oktoberfest, APS Fantasy of Lights, Fourth of July fireworks show, and AVP Pro Beach Volleyball (now held in Glendale as of 2007).

Tempe also hosts the Ironman Arizona Triathlon in November of each year. The 2.4-mile (3.9 km) swim portion of the race is held in Tempe town lake. See http://www.ironmanarizona.com

In addition, several regattas for rowing, sailing, and kayaking occur throughout the year. There is also the annual Rowers Triathlon, which consists of a 4000m erg piece, body circuits, and a five kilometer run.

Description

The lake was completed in 1999, using inflatable rubber barriers in the riverbed to confine water within its boundaries. It is nearly 3 km (2 mi) long, with an average surface area of 910,000 m² (224 acres), and an average depth of 4 m (13 ft), for a total average volume of 3,590,000 cubic metres (2912 acre-feet). The maximum depth of the lake reaches 6 m (19 ft).

The lake was initially filled with 3.8 million m³ (3065 acre-feet) of water purchased from the Central Arizona Project. Evaporative and other losses (about 6400 m³ or 5.2 acre-feet per day) are compensated through additional purchase of CAP water, exchanges of reclaimed water, and long-term storage credits. Seepage losses are virtually nil, thanks to a system that recaptures virtually all seepage and pumps it back into the lake.

A park surrounds the area, along with office and residential highrises such as SouthBank, Grigio, Northshore Condominiums, Onyx Tower Condominiums, Rio West, Plaza Del Rio and Hayden Ferry Lakeside. The lake is used for practice by the ASU rowing team. The lake has fishing, boating (by permit and by day rental which can be purchased at the Rio Salado Operations Center), and an excursion cruise, the “Rio Salado Cruise.” The lake also hosts a small marina on the northern shore. Tempe Beach Park is home to several major annual events including Tempe’s yearly Independence Day Celebrations and the Tempe Music Festival.

Boating Facility Features

• Restroom facility at Tempe Town Lake
• Paved access
• Boats to rent
• Restaurants
• Lodging
• Single electric motor only
• Launching area
• Parking area
• Tables
• Drinking water
• Handicap barrier free
• Restrooms

Fishing at Tempe Town Lake

Tempe Town Lake is stocked with rainbow trout on a monthly basis from November to February. Other species found in the lake naturally include largemouth bass, yellow bass, tilapia, carp, channel catfish and bluegill. An Arizona fishing license is required to fish in the lake. All motor vehicles are required to have a four stroke marine engine.

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Tempe Town Lake

Tempe Town Lake is a reservoir that occupies a portion of the often dry riverbed of the Salt River as it passes through the city of Tempe, Arizona just north of Tempe Butte.

History

In March 1989, Tempe adopted the Rio Salado Master Plan which represented the culmination of more than 20 years of environmental land planning. Studies of water quality and usage, the Mill Avenue Bridges and ASU recreation ensued and programming began. A groundbreaking ceremony near Tempe Beach Park marked the beginning of construction of the river channelization. The Rio Salado Master Plan showed a Town Lake concept with a continuous body of water between the north and south shores. Previously, the lake concept included islands; this concept was modified to meet the flow capacity of the river channel.

Tempe Town Lake

In 1995, the City added more staff to the team dedicated to the Rio Salado project and began construction of a mile long bike path along the south bank of the river. The path features public art at a number of spots along the way. The city began the Town Lake design report and completed another financial capacity study and landscape designs for portions of the parks.

In 1996 the consultant completed construction drawings for the Tempe Town Lake and the City designated 800 acres (3.2 km2) of area including the lake as Rio Salado Park.

On March 19, 1997 requests for bids were sent out for the lake construction. The City awarded contacts for construction of the lake on June 12, and groundbreaking ceremonies were held on August 8.

Water from the Central Arizona Project (CAP) started flowing into Tempe Town Lake on June 2, 1999. By July 14, the lake was declared full, and on November 7, Tempe Town Lake was opened to the public.

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Tempe Center for the Arts

Tempe Center for the Arts (TCA), completed in August, 2007, with a grand opening on September 9th, 2007, is a publicly owned performing and visual arts center in Tempe, Arizona. The building was designed by Barton Myers Associates of Los Angeles and Architekton of Tempe. A citizens group, formed in 1998, spearheaded a ballot initiative to create an arts center. The resulting increase in the sales tax of .1% was used to fund seed money for the management, design, and construction of the facility.

Tempe Center for the Arts

A management firm (Kitchell CEM) was selected by the city government to oversee a three-phase design competition, leading to the selection of the design team in 2000. Following public input, the design was completed in 2003. Construction began in April 2004 and took 40 months.

The Center features a roof made of complex geometric folded plates. The roof is highly visible from the surrounding freeways and the man-made Tempe Town Lake, which occupies the natural watercourse of the Salt River, immediately adjacent to the site. It is also visible by many airplanes landing at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, two miles west of the building.

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Tempe’s nightlife is full of great hot spots to enjoy. Tempe Marketplace, Mill Avenue and the streets surrounding Arizona State University all have bars and late night dining options along with live music, the Tempe Improv, dueling pianos and interesting street performers on most nights and weekends.

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Tempe is home to the largest campus of Arizona State University.

Tempe houses several great performance venues including Gammage Auditorium and the Tempe Center for the Arts.

On New Year’s Eve, the city hosts the Insight Fiesta Bowl Block Party, one of the nation’s largest New Year’s Eve parties. The event typically has a national band heading a concert, along with several other local and national bands.

Mill Avenue, located just west of Hayden Butte, is a shopping and entertainment area in the city popular with pedestrians and students. With the completion of Tempe Town Lake, commercial and high-rise development along the reservoir quickly transformed the cityscape of Mill Avenue and the skyline of downtown Tempe.

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Tempe at Night